Exercises pag 30-31- The Gothic cathedral
Es. 2
•	Aisle: navata laterale
•	Arch: arco, arcata
•	Column: colonna
•	Facade: facciata
•	Fan vault: volta con nervature
•	Nave: navata centrale
•	Pier: pilastro
•	Pinnacle: pinnacolo
•	Relief: rilievo
•	Ribbed vault: volta a ventaglio
•	Spire: guglia
•	Steeple: campanile o guglia di torre
Es. 3
1	During the end of the 12th century
2	 A church was called cathedral when it contained a cathedra or a “throne” for a bishop.
3	The most important materials used to built a cathedral were timber, stone, marble and glass.
Es. 6
•	High piers decorated with geometrical shapes
•	Verticaliyy of proportion
•	Massive pinnacles
•	Pointed arches
•	Huge windows
Es. 7
They symbolise the desire to reach God through the structures of the churches.
Es. 8
I think the stained glass has the function to let pass the sunlight in the churches because this light symbolise the light of God.